not related because I don’t listen to hour long podcast episodes, but I’ve been thinking for ages how someone like MKBHD hosting their own Mastodon instance could really solidify the Fediverse’s presence. I bet a big chunk of his audience would be willing to spend a dollar in order to get an @mkbhd.com or @matteblack.com or @24fps.com or whatever handle, too.
oh neat, we mainstream now
not related because I don’t listen to hour long podcast episodes, but I’ve been thinking for ages how someone like MKBHD hosting their own Mastodon instance could really solidify the Fediverse’s presence. I bet a big chunk of his audience would be willing to spend a dollar in order to get an @mkbhd.com or @matteblack.com or @24fps.com or whatever handle, too.
Perhaps. But then moderation costs etc enter into it. But to host himself and friends/employees absolutely. Unlike X they’d have complete control.
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yes, I’m well aware of that, but it still doesn’t change the fact that I just don’t listen to them - especially when an episode is an hour long.
Have you tried listening to them at 1.5 or 2x speed?
Much easier to listen to.
yes I have. it’s just not my thing, thank you very much.
Many podcast apps also have a “skip silences” feature.
I don’t use it, but I know others find utility in it.
Are there any that have a skip annoying laughter feature (/s)
Seriously tho that sort of thing seems like it would mess with the use of pauses for narrative effect
Yeah, that’s one of the reasons I don’t use the feature :)
I think many of them are adjustable in terms of how aggressive they are at cutting out silences.